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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.80, 375,952.32 and 124,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.80, 375,952.32 and 124,253.28 is: 186,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.80 : 375,952.32 = 124,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.80/375,952.32 = 124,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.80x = 375,952.32 × 124,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.80x = 46,713,308,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713,308,883.61/250,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,400.80

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